Weybridge Experimental Prohibition of Heavy Goods Vehicles
Results updated 11 Sep 2024
Following the response to the consultation, the experimental prohibition of Heavy Goods Vehicles in Weybridge will be installed as soon as possible.
The consultation was open from 5 July until 31 July 2024.
In response to the question ‘Do you support the Experimental Prohibition of Heavy Goods Vehicles in Weybridge?’ there were 1677 responses:
|
Option |
Total |
Percent |
|
Yes |
1415 |
84% |
|
No |
262 |
16% |
Of the responses, 1297 included additional comments.
Of those that responded ‘Yes’, comments may be summarised as follows.
- Safety Hazards: HGVs frequently mount pavements and struggle with tight turns, posing significant risks to pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. This is particularly concerning near schools and residential areas.
- Traffic Congestion: The large size of HGVs exacerbates traffic jams, especially at narrow junctions and mini-roundabouts, creating delays and blockages.
- Road Damage: The weight of HGVs is causing severe damage to road surfaces and infrastructure, leading to frequent repairs and increased maintenance costs.
- Noise and Pollution: HGVs contribute to high levels of noise and air pollution, disrupting residents' lives and affecting their health and quality of life.
- Inappropriate Routes: Many residents believe that alternative routes, such as major roads or highways, are more suitable for HGVs to avoid the problems caused in residential areas.
Of those that responded ‘No’, comments may be summarised as follows.
- Traffic Displacement: The ban will redirect HGVs to alternative routes that are already congested and not suitable for heavy vehicles, worsening traffic and safety issues in those areas.
- Infrastructure Strain: Roads in Byfleet, New Haw, and surrounding regions are not equipped to handle increased HGV traffic due to their narrowness and existing congestion.
- Economic Impact: Local businesses relying on HGVs could face disruptions and inefficiencies due to longer and less suitable routes.
- Environmental and Safety Concerns: Redirecting traffic could lead to higher pollution, noise, and safety risks, particularly in residential areas.
- Perceived Inequity: The proposal is seen as unfairly benefiting Weybridge while neglecting the negative impact on neighbouring areas.
Following the response to the consultation, the experimental prohibition of Heavy Goods Vehicles in Weybridge will be installed as soon as possible.
Statutory procedures require that official consultation on this scheme is carried out once the weight restriction signs are installed. This consultation will run for a period of 6 months. You will be able to object, support or make comments on the experimental weight restriction in the same way that you provided your recent comments, by using this website or in writing.
Once the 6-month period ends, the objections and comments are considered and a decision made on whether to remove the prohibition, make changes to it, or make the prohibition permanent. Even though the weight restriction would be experimental initially, it will still be a legal restriction once the signs are in place.
Overview
Thank you for your interest in our proposals for an Experimental Prohibition of Heavy Goods Vehicles in Weybridge.
Introduction
Surrey County Council proposes to install an experimental 18t environmental weight restriction on a number of roads in Weybridge.
Following concerns raised by residents, a petition relating to HGV’s on Brooklands Road was presented to the Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth on 30 January 2024. Please see details at:
The response to the petition was that an informal consultation will be carried out, which is the subject of this exercise.
Proposed HGV prohibition
In response to concerns raised by residents the proposals are for an experimental 18t environmental weight restriction on a number of roads in Weybridge. These concerns are regarding the unsuitability and safety of heavy commercial vehicles travelling on particular roads in Weybridge and where the passing of this type of traffic has a detrimental effect to residents living along the route. Alternative routes are considered to exist that are more appropriate to carry heavy commercial vehicles.
To provide sufficient opportunity for any vehicle over 18t to turn around before reaching the restriction various side roads leading to the route have had to be included within the proposed restriction. Therefore, the extents of the proposed restriction are shown on the plan linked below and include the following roads:
(a) Brooklands Road (B374) from its junction with Wellington Way (D3912) to its junction with Heath Road (B374) and Hanger Hill (B373)
(b) Heath Road (B374)
(c) Church Street (B374) from Heath Road (B374) to its junction with Balfour Road (A317)
(d) Hanger Hill (B373)
(e) St George’s Avenue (B372)
(f) Egerton Road (D3907)
(g) Gower Road (D3905)
(h) Cavendish Road (D3908)
(i) Old Avenue (D3910)
(j) Ellesmere Road (D3906)
The 18t environmental weight restriction would apply to any vehicle over 18t (except buses) and means that any such vehicle must not use or travel through the affected roads, unless they have legitimate business in the area such as deliveries or collections.
The restriction would be operational at all times.
Why your views matter
We welcome your feedback. If you would like to comment on the proposal, please use the Online Survey linked at the bottom of the page, or alternatively, write to:
Highways Engagement & Commissioning Team
Surrey County Council
Hazel House
Merrow Lane
Guildford
Surrey GU4 7BQ
What happens next
Following this consultation, the feedback will be assessed and discussed with the publicly elected members for the local area, on whether to proceed with the experimental HGV prohibition. The decision will also be communicated to the petitioners and published on this website.
If the decision is to proceed with the experimental restriction, detailed design and implementation will follow as soon as possible, subject to statutory procedures and available funding.
As initially this would be an experimental weight restriction, statutory procedures require that official consultation on this scheme is carried out when the weight restriction signs are installed. This consultation would run for a period of 6 months. During this time objections and comments from the public can be made regarding the restriction.
Once the 6-month period ends, the objections and comments are considered and a decision made on whether to remove the restriction, make changes to the restriction, or make the restriction permanent. Even though the weight restriction would be experimental initially, it is still a legal restriction once the signs are in place.
The official consultation would be carried out once the weight restriction signs are installed and you will be able to object, support or make comments on the experimental weight restriction in the same way that you are providing your current comments, by using this website or in writing.
Areas
- Elmbridge
Audiences
- All Surrey residents
Interests
- Highways
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